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ConfigTool Download

Video / VMSWindows
Vendor Dahua Technology
Current version 5.1.6.2
Released Sep 30, 2025
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Download from DahuaConfigTool operation manual →

What it is

ConfigTool is Dahua's device configuration software. It finds Dahua devices on the network and supports modifying device IP addresses, upgrading devices, managing device permissions, system settings and debugging. V5.1.6.2 is a bug-fix release. Source

Works with

Dahua IP cameras and recordersSearch, IP changes, upgrades, permissions and system settings Source
Devices on other subnetsFound by enabling Other Segment Search with a start and end IP and the device login Source

How to install

  1. Download ConfigTool V5.1.6.2 from Dahua's support tools page.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
  3. Open ConfigTool. It searches the PC's current subnet automatically.

From Dahua Support: ConfigTool.

How to find devices and change their IP addresses

  1. Open ConfigTool. Devices on the PC's subnet are listed automatically.
  2. To find devices on another subnet, click Setting, turn on Other Segment Search, enter the Start IP and End IP and the device user name and password, then click OK.
  3. Click Modify IP and select the devices to change.
  4. Click the batch modify icon, choose DHCP or Static, enter the start IP, subnet mask and gateway, and click OK. Batch changes need the same login on every selected device.

From the Dahua ConfigTool operation manual.

FAQ

What is the latest version of Dahua ConfigTool?

V5.1.6.2, updated September 30, 2025 on Dahua's support site.

Is ConfigTool free?

Yes. Dahua posts it as a free download on its support tools page.

Why can't ConfigTool see my camera?

By default it searches only the PC's own subnet. Turn on Other Segment Search under Setting and enter the IP range and login.

Can I change many camera IP addresses at once?

Yes. Under Modify IP, select the devices and use batch modify. All selected devices must use the same user name and password.

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